Zhenguan Crown Prince Li Chengqian

Chapter 213 Who Doesn't Have Few Poor Relatives?

In March of the fifth year of Zhenguan, the long-awaited edict of the Western Expedition finally came down. The emperor ordered Li Jing, the Duke of Dai, to be the general manager of the Xikaidao march, commander of the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, Hou Junji, the chief of the Jishi Road march, the minister of the Ministry of Punishment, King Jiang Xia, and Shan Shandao. Marching Chief Li Daozong.

Li Daliang, the governor of Liangzhou and the chief of the Qiemo march, Li Daoyan, the chief of the Chishui Road march, and Duan Zhixuan, the governor of Hezhou and the general of Zuo Xiaowei.The crown prince Li Chengqian was appointed as the general manager of the Yanze Road marching, and Sun Shunde, the Duke of Xue, was appointed as the deputy general manager. The Turkic general Qi Bi Heli and other troops returned to the Tang Dynasty marched westward to Tuyuhun. The total strength of the seven routes totaled 18 million troops.

As the emperor, Li Shimin held an expedition ceremony to show his solemnity before leaving.There is a brine book outside the Zhuque gate, Zhang Huangyu on Danbi, set up a throne, and Chen imperial seal.The princes and officials gathered together, and the general Li Jing led the expedition officials to pay homage to the throne, kneel down to receive the edict and seal, and sent officials to pay homage to the Taimiao.

But when Li Chengqian was about to go out of the city with the army, the emperor's intentions came, and he was caught off guard by himself. He really didn't know whether it was good to enshrine these little ancestors.It turned out that the emperor specially sent him a guard led by Li Xiaogong's sons Li Hui and Li Chongzhen. There were more than [-] people in the guard, all of whom were from the Li family in Longxi.

Looking at these royal children who usually hunt dogs and horses, Li Chengqian took off his helmet and rubbed his swollen head, then looked helplessly at Li Hui and his brothers and said: "You two brothers, it's not very good to be on duty at Zongzheng Temple. Why, why did you take them and Bengong to fight for their lives?"

These guys all have some punches, but they have never been in battle. They have fought in battle. Wouldn't it be a good pot of soup to be spoiled by rat shit if they were put in the army?
Let's just talk about the two cousins ​​in front of him, they are well-known dandies in Chang'an City, if there are two boys like Meiji and Meijiu, they must be familiar to everyone.

But this is a war, and people will die. I really don't know what the father thinks, what's the use of letting them go into battle.Besides, if these clan children suffered too much damage on the western front, how would Li Chengqian explain to their parents?

"Your Highness, Your Majesty said that the clan and the country are of the same body, and the children of the common people can go to battle, and the children of the royal family must set an example. Besides, with you, the prince, who dares to fall behind." Li Hui's mouth was Coincidentally, if you don't know what kind of person he is, after hearing what he said, you must think he is the hero of that family.

"Your Highness, you also know that these families did not make any great achievements when the country was founded, and the titles and rewards they received were all behind others. A few days ago, I heard that the elders of the clan went to find His Majesty, hoping that the children of the family can come here. Establish some meritorious service in the army."

Oh, Li Chongzhen's words can be regarded as expressing the real intention of the emperor. It turns out that the emperor did this to help his poor relatives.According to their current official positions and titles, they will disappear from everyone within two generations. I really didn't expect that the elders of these clans are quite crisis-conscious.

"That's not the turn of the two of you. Don't say that you are also being knighted for the army. Even if you can't take over the title of King Hejian, how can the father treat you badly?"

Li Chengqian didn't believe that these two cousins ​​were also mere military exploits. With their official positions in Zongzheng Temple for another ten or twenty years, a fourth-rank official would still be no problem.Besides, based on the personal relationship between Li Xiaogong and his father, it will be a matter of time before they are given titles, so there is no need to make fun of his own life.

Hehe "Your Highness, ever since King Wei was beaten up at Zongzheng Temple that day, the old man went back and scolded our brothers and said that we are worthless, so let our brothers follow you to fight for wealth and honor, so as not to ruin his wisdom for the rest of his life. "

Li Hui's smile was a bit bitter, both of them were bastards, and they were meant to be a foil in this life, but after seeing the rift between Li Chengqian's brothers, the old man was afraid that his own son would do the same.That's why I asked them for such an errand, to build up some military merits, and to lay down a family business by myself, and the brothers will live in harmony in the future.

"Okay, since we're here, let's go to Xue Guogong to guard the big flag in the Chinese army." After speaking, he patted the BMW under his crotch and galloped towards the Chinese army on Yanze Road.

"Your Highness, according to the old customs, the guards are all valiant men in the army. Isn't it too prudent to let these boys participate?" When he heard that Li Chengqian was going to entrust such an important matter to these dudes, the eldest grandson Jiaqing couldn't help but sigh. Frowning.

"You can't expect everyone to dislike fame and wealth like you, willing to risk their lives when there is a battle, and resign and return to their hometown when it's okay. It's not in this world."

For this little uncle Li Chengqian thinks he is a very interesting person, it can be said that he is the most eccentric person among the royal relatives, which is in stark contrast to his father's grandson Shunde's pursuit of fame and fortune.

"What Your Highness said is that war is of interest to me, but they, hey, let alone, are the same ordinary people as my father."

In fact, this eldest grandson Jiaqing is the second son of eldest grandson Shunde. Because of his temper, he has always been disliked by his father at home. If his sick elder brother died young last year, the elder grandson would have forgotten this son long ago. I have gone to cloud nine.

However, the elder Sun Jiaqing didn't care about it. Instead of being drunk and dreaming every day in the Duke's mansion, it was better for him to be in love with the mountains and rivers.This time he was able to come to Li Chengqian's command because Empress Changsun sent someone to invite him, the only purpose was to keep an eye on this son who didn't let her worry.

Li Chengqian was also quite helpless about this. Although he was a little bit restrained, his son was worried about traveling thousands of miles, and he couldn't ignore his mother's kindness, right?

"Uncle Qing, do you know? In my opinion, two words are the most appropriate words to describe a person like you. Do you want to know what it is?"

Hearing what Li Chengqian said, Changsun Jiaqing couldn't help asking what words he had, but what made him dumbfounded was that this extremely noble nephew left the word "hypocritical" and then drove away, making Changsun Jiaqing I can't laugh or cry.

From Li Chengqian's point of view, this little uncle has some talents, but he thinks too much of himself, and he always thinks highly of himself. This probably has something to do with the fact that he has never lost a battle, and this guy always compares himself to Zhuge Liang and waits for his own Liu Bei. Come and visit the thatched cottage.

If it weren't for being busy with the expedition, Li Chengqian really wanted to get him and Xu Jingzong together so that they could disgust each other, and that would be a well-matched duel.

Compared with him, Li Chengqian was more interested in Tuyuhun's iron cavalry, but what he didn't expect was that this Western Expedition was not as simple as he thought, and sometimes the will of God is really unpredictable.

(End of this chapter)